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Actress: A Novel
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ISBN: 0393541452
Author: Enright, Anne
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Longlisted for the 2020 Women's Prize for FictionOne of Time's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020A critique, a confession, a love letter-and another brilliant novel from Anne Enright. -Ron Charles, Washington PostKatherine ODell is an Irish theater legend. Every moment of her life is a performance, with her daughter, Norah, standing in the wings. With age, alcohol, and dimming stardom, however, Katherines grip on reality grows fitful. Fueled by a proud and long-simmering rage, she commits a bizarre crime.As Norahs role gradually changes to Katherines protector, caregiver, and finally legacy-keeper, she revisits her mothers life of fiercely kept secrets; and Norah confronts in turn the secrets of her own sexual and emotional coming-of-age. With virtuosic storytelling, Actress weaves together two generations of women with difficult sexual histories, touching a raw and timely nerve.
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Actress: A Novel